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Faith calendar: Oct. 7 remembrance, pet blessings and church anniversaries

Congregation Beth Israel marks the third anniversary of Oct. 7; two churches bless animals for St. Francis Day the same evening.

By Faith Desk, Staff
Oct. 5, 2026
Congregation Beth Israel in Charlottesville
Congregation Beth Israel in Charlottesville (file photo). — Photo: Packer1028 / Wikimedia Commons, CC0

Congregation Beth Israel holds a commemoration for the third anniversary of Oct. 7 on Wednesday at 6:15 p.m.

The same evening, St. Paul's Memorial Church (5:30 p.m.) and Church of Our Saviour (6 p.m.) bless animals for St. Francis Day.

Anniversaries and IMPACT

Union Run Baptist marks 161 years on Oct. 18. Mt. Zion First African Baptist marks 159 years on Oct. 25. IMPACT's Annual Assembly is Oct. 26 at Church of the Incarnation.

Faith Desk covers faith and community for The Hook. Spot an error? Request a correction.